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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Osaka? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 14,393. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Osaka.R 6,148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,148, select.
Osaka.R 6,227 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,227, select.
Osaka.R 7,205 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,205, select.
Osaka.R 7,216 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,216, select.
Osaka.R 7,287 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with Zipair.Outbound indirect flight with Zipair, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,287, select.
Osaka.R 8,861 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,861, select.
Osaka.R 10,094 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,094, select.
Osaka.R 11,117 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,117, select.
Osaka.R 11,497 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Kansai International (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,497, select.
Osaka.R 12,645 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Itami Domestic (Osaka).Price includes taxes and charges.From R 12,645, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from R 7,287
Aug
from R 6,148
Sep
from R 8,861
Oct
from R 6,227
Nov
from R 7,205
Dec
from R 7,216
Jan
from R 11,117
Feb
from R 12,645
Mar
from R 10,094
Apr
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May
from R 11,497
Jun
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Alternative Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Itami Domestic (Osaka)

11km from central Osaka
Closest
from R 6,597
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Kobe

26km from central Osaka
from R 6,357
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Kansai International (Osaka)

38km from central Osaka
Cheapest
from R 6,148
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Houston to Osaka: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,148
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Osaka: Itami Domestic (Osaka), Kobe and Kansai International (Osaka).
The best price we found for a return flight from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka is R 12,288. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 12,288.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. to Osaka is usually October.
If you're flying from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, the cheapest airport near Osaka is Kansai International (Osaka) – which is 38.0 km away from the centre of Osaka. We've found flights into this airport from R 12,288.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to Osaka on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport and Osaka. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Osaka but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Osaka is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 25°C. August is typically the warmest month in Osaka, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 0°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Zipair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Osaka.

Flying from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Osaka: what you need to know

  • Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Houston, where Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located. Osaka observes the UTC+9 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your IAH to Osaka flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from IAH to Osaka. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)

    • Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

  • IAH is about 21 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Osaka

  • R 6,148 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 12,288. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from IAH to Osaka. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across every month and snap up a sweet deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from IAH to Osaka by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • The distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to central Osaka is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka. Book one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:

  • Boost your chances of scoring a great deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Kansai International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from IAH to Osaka is a smart idea.

  • You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.

Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)

  • Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) is around 18 kilometres from central Osaka. After your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • The journey will take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your IAH to Osaka flight, rest your head at a hotel close to ITM. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from ITM ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and get going.

  • You can find Osaka Itami International Airport at 3丁目555 Nishimachi, Hotarugaike, Toyonaka.

Kobe Airport (UKB)

  • Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka has touched down. Central Osaka is around 32 kilometres from Kobe Airport (UKB) and takes roughly 40 minutes to get to by car.

  • The journey will take roughly 50 minutes by public transport.

  • If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel near UKB. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your IAH to Osaka flight:

  • Booking at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka is a good move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at UKB.

  • Kobe Airport's street address is 1 Kobekuko, Chuo Ward.

Best time to go to Osaka

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Osaka based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in a Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from IAH to Osaka in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Osaka

  • Once you've booked your flight from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Osaka, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Osaka:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Osaka itinerary.

Explore more of Japan

  • Tokyo is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered after you've seen Osaka. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Tokyo Skytree, Sensho-ji and Ginza Central Street.

  • Nagoya is another standout destination in Japan and is around 137 kilometres northeast of Osaka. No journey is complete without experiencing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.

Plan the rest of your trip from Houston to Osaka

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